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Simply Superior, May 13, 2022

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Daniel Gant tries on his human-sized drone prototype, the Skypak V1, outside his workshop in Poplar. The mechanical engineer hopes to develop a new way of individualized propeller flying that will free up a pilot's hands.
Daniel Gant tries on his human-sized drone prototype, the Skypak V1, outside his workshop in Poplar. The mechanical engineer hopes to develop a new way of individualized propeller flying that will free up a pilot’s hands. WPR/R. Washington
 

This week on “Simply Superior,” from waffles to flying machines, we discuss new businesses in Northwest Wisconsin. Despite the pandemic, northwest Wisconsin has seen a surprising number of business launches in the past two years. Many are from entrepreneurs stuck at home from their regular jobs who decide now is the time to pursue a lifelong dream. Program host Robin Washington speaks about this trend with Andrew Donahue of the Superior Small Business Development Center. He also reviews the roster of local startups, such as the popular Superior Waffles, with Superior Telegram reporter Shelley Nelson.

Plus, we take a deep dive – or leap skyward – with one innovator: mechanical engineer Daniel Gant, who’s developing a human-carrying drone in his Poplar garage.

Episode Credits

  • Robin Washington Host
  • Robin Washington Producer
  • Andrew Donahue Guest
  • Shelley Nelson Guest
  • Daniel Gant Guest

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